Wellington drivers warned of 'summer ice'
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Ouch! Road surface temps pass 62C in Blenheim
Today's current warmest temperature is in Hurunui, north Canterbury, at 32.1C.
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd February
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 31st - 2nd February
'Peak' heatwave today, with temps up to 37C
Will this heatwave officially be a heatwave? Jamie Morton explains.
Cooler weather forecast following week of hot temperatures
Respite from the hot weather of this week is looming in the next few days.
Testing uncovers more sunscreens fail SPF claims
Consumer watchdog is accusing some brands of attacking the messenger.
If you're hoping for a cooler night's sleep tonight - keep dreaming
Overnight temperatures are forecast to be just as hot as a summer's day.
Air con off or on while driving - what's cheapest?
AA motoring adviser Cade Wilson turns the air con off in his older car going up hills.
Mount Cooking! Sizzling South Island nearing mid-30s
Temperatures are starting to reach the mid-30s in parts of the country today.
Frantic rescue as toddler locked inside car
The Auckland man was shocked to see the toddler inside the tinted SUV.
It's horribly hot: but last January was hotter
It might be hot – but this month's warmth still doesn't stack up to last January.
Wellington train network struggling in heat
Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February
MetService Weather New Zealand: January 30th - 1st February
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
MetService Weather Christchurch: January 31st
No slowing the heat wave down: Temps top 30C in parts of NZ
It's already over 30C and it's only midday.
Heatwave: Tradies starting the day early to beat the heat
As the temperature has risen, some workers have been really feeling the heat.
Heatwave: Keeping hydrated in stifling weather
Spare a thought for Northlanders working in extreme heat.
Night sweats? 20C overnight, could surpass 35C today
Further temperature records could tumble in the South Island this week, say forecasters.
Hot weather crashes Wellington train system
Thousands of commuters were stranded after hot weather shut down Wellington's trains.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
Schools start late to avoid the summer heat
New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.
Letters: Treaty 'principle' missing
We're only 'unique' in New Zealand because we haven't included our treaty in domestic law.
Feeling hotter than the forecast? You might be right
Feeling hotter at your place than MetService is reporting? You might well be right.
Workers take on heatwave: 'It makes working a bit uncomfortable'
"I would pick the sunshine over a rainy day, even though it is horrible and hot."
Focus: Not just hot, it's going to be a heat wave
The New Zealand Herald spoke to Georgina Griffiths from MetService about New Zealand's potential heatwave.
NZ heatwave: Five big questions answered
Science reporter Jamie Morton asks five big questions about the current heatwave.
Wellington fog creates Cabinet casualties
Some ministers missing as Cabinet meets for first time since Christmas break
Weather dial starting to crank over 30C
Auckland could see one of its hottest days in years.